Welcome to the Academic Hub for Learning and Teaching with Altair EDEM – a leading, industrial-strength Discrete Element Method (DEM) software that is also well-suited for cutting-edge research and teaching, as well as for student projects and competitions.

Altair EDEM is a high-performance software for simulating bulk and granular materials. DEM powers it and can quickly and accurately analyze the behavior of materials such as coal, mined ores, soils, fibers, grains, tablets, and powders. Engineers can gain crucial insights into how these materials interact with their equipment under various operating and process conditions through EDEM simulations. Additionally, EDEM can be used on its own or in combination with other CAE tools or in combination with other CAE tools.

Trusted by over a thousand academic researchers across more than 300 leading universities spanning 50 countries, Altair EDEM has become the go-to choice for studying particle-related research in diverse engineering disciplines. Utilized by PhDs, Postdocs, Research Associates, and Masters Students alike, EDEM plays a pivotal role in advancing research across fields such as process engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, agricultural engineering, and more.

The EDEM eLearning courses are one of the easiest ways to start using the software. No matter if you are a new Altair EDEM user or already know how to use some of the features, you can find a wealth of learning content that fits your needs.

• EDEM Introduction: This course is intended for users who would like to find out more about EDEM software and the basics of setting up, running, and analyzing a simulation.
• EDEM Calibration: This course will introduce you to Calibration in EDEM, why it is important, and how to apply a systematic methodology to calibrate your models.
• EDEM Coupling with MotionSolve: This course introduces the co-simulation solution between EDEM and MotionSolve, and enables engineers to introduce realistic bulk material loads to their multi-body dynamics simulations. 

• EDEM Coupling with Altair CFD: This course introduces EDEM CFD Coupling, which enables users to run co-simulations of Altair CFD Software and EDEM to model particle-fluid systems.

• EDEM Contact Models: This course presents the range of contact models available in EDEM. The contact models are split into Base models, Rolling Friction models, and Additional Models. You will learn the theory behind each model and when to use them.

Use the eBook "What is DEM" to complement your instruction on the theoretical background behind the Discrete Element Method (DEM).

The following topics are covered:

In this webinar you'll gain:

✅ A deeper understanding of DEM and its academic applications

✅ Insights into particle shape modeling, solver selection, and material calibration

✅ Real examples from top professors using EDEM in research and teaching

Discover how Altair® EDEM™ is empowering universities and research institutions to better understand and simulate bulk material behavior across a wide range of engineering disciplines by helping them:

• Accelerate simulation time with GPU-powered technology
• Simulate realistic particle interactions for improved research accuracy
• Seamlessly integrate with FEA, CFD, and AI-driven tools for multi-physics studies
• Apply DEM to real-world challenges in chemical, mechanical, and process engineering

Find articles, theses, books, and abstracts from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, and universities that use EDEM for their work and research.